Senior Software Engineer (Ad Server)

Your Role at impact.com As a Senior Backend Engineer , you’ll be working within a small fast‑paced agile scrum team building an integral piece of the client portal. We are composed of highly cohesive and loosely coupled teams to maximize productivity and encourage ingenuity. At impact.com you will not be just another cog in the machine. You will be a key contributor, able to let your ideas and talents flourish, striving towards building better software! About the role We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer with strong experience in Go (Golang) to help design and build high‑performance, scalable backend services. You'll work closely with our infrastructure and product teams to develop APIs, optimize throughput, and design distributed systems that power our large‑scale application. What You’ll Do: Design, build, and maintain high‑throughput, low‑latency backend services using Golang Architect and implement scalable server‑side systems capable of handling millions of requests per day Collaborate on system design, API design, and data modeling Write clean, efficient, and testable code with attention to performance and reliability Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and performance tuning Work closely with DevOps to deploy and monitor production systems (GCP preferred) Investigate and resolve complex performance and scalability issues What You Bring: 5+ years of professional experience developing backend systems in Golang Strong understanding of server‑side development, concurrency, and network I/O Proven experience with system design and distributed systems concepts Experience building or maintaining high‑throughput / low‑latency systems Proficiency in RESTful APIs, JSON, and related web technologies Working knowledge of SQL databases as well as NoSQL Ability to quickly connect technology with business context Nice to have Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Familiarity with Kafka or other streaming/message‑queue systems Knowledge of microservices architectures and containerised deployments (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of performance profiling, tracing, and distributed monitoring Salary Range $120,000 - $150,000 USD per year, plus an additional 5% variable annual bonus contingent on Company performance and eligible to receive a Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant. *This is the pay range the Company believes is equitable for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Benefits and Perks At impact.com, we believe that when you’re happy and fulfilled, you do your best work. That’s why we’ve built a benefits package that supports your well‑being, growth, and work‑life balance. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Office‑only catered lunch every Thursday, a healthy snack bar, and great coffee to keep you fueled Flexible spending accounts and 401(k) Flexible Working: Our Responsible PTO policy means you can take the time off you need to rest and recharge. We're committed to a positive work‑life balance and provide a flexible environment that allows you to be happy and fulfilled in both your career and your personal life. Health and Wellness: Your well‑being is a priority. Our mental health and wellness benefit includes up to 12 fully covered therapy/coaching sessions per year, with additional dependent coverage. We also offer a monthly gym reimbursement policy to support your physical health. A Stake in Our Growth: We offer Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of our total compensation, giving you a stake in the company's growth with a 3‑year vesting schedule, pending Board approval. Investing in Your Growth: We’re committed to your continuous learning. Take advantage of our free Coursera subscription and our PXA courses. Parental Support: We offer a generous parental leave policy, 26 weeks of fully paid leave for the primary caregiver and 13 weeks fully paid leave for the secondary caregiver. Technology Financial Support: We provide a technology stipend to help you set up your home office and a monthly allowance to cover your internet expenses. impact.com is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, ethnicity or ancestry, color or caste, religion or belief, age, sex (including gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity), national origin, weight, neurodivergence, disability, marital and civil partnership status, caregiving status, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non‑merit factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr I did my part and supported the Regular Toilet